I have given 8 weeks notice to my current landlord and have to vacate my rented property in Bush Hill Park by the end of next month. Conveyancing on my purchase has just started. Can I complete in 4 weeks as I wish to avoid having to find short term accommodation?

The normal practice is not to give notice on a rental until exchange of contracts has taken place. If you have not already done so, speak to your solicitor and ask them to they apply pressure on the owners solicitors, try to get a realistic time scale from them that all parties will look towards

Is it necessary during the course of the conveyancing process to attend the offices of the solicitor to sign the legal charge? If so, I will instruct a firm who offer conveyancing in Bush Hill Park so that I can pop in to their offices if required.

Whereas this was necessary 15 years ago, almost all mortgage companies no longer oblige their conveyancing panel lawyer to witness the mortgagors signature. It will still be necessary for you to supply identification documents and there are still distinct benefits to instructing a locally based solicitor, in your case a conveyancing solicitor in Bush Hill Park.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Bush Hill Park. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Here are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Bush Hill Park

Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Please supply a car parking plan. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme.

My partner has suggested that I instruct his lawyers for conveyancing in Bush Hill Park. Should I use them?

Much as we are happy to recommend a Bush Hill Park conveyancing lawyer it’s preferable to select a conveyancing practitioner is to seek recommendations from friends or family who have previously instructed the solicitor you're contemplating using.

How and when do I cover the costs of stamp duty due for my conveyancing in Bush Hill Park?

Most conveyancers will fill out a Land Transaction Return Form on your behalf as part of your Bush Hill Park purchase transaction for you to sign. After completion your solicitor will submit the STL Return Form to the Inland Revenue and - as long as they have the funds - settle any tax bill payable for you.